Humboldt State University, one of four campuses within the California State University system, was awarded $2.7 million to promote teaching as a prospective career for Hispanic students. California State University (CSU) plays a significant role in enhancing teacher diversity, with the majority of its teacher candidates being of color and more than one-third being Hispanic.
Additionally, 21 CSU campuses—including Humboldt State University—are Hispanic-Serving Institutions (HSIs) and are continuously recognized as being among the nation’s top universities enrolling and granting degrees to the most Hispanic students.
“Because the project focuses on undergraduate preparation, it will increase the number of students who receive the support to develop the knowledge and skills needed to be an exceptional teacher,” says School of Education Professor Mary Dingle, who wrote the grant with Kinesiology & Recreation Administration Professor Chris Hopper and Erika Wright of Humboldt State University (HSU) Sponsored Programs Foundation Programs.
A total of $12.9 million in grants from the U.S. Department of Education’s Developing Hispanic-Serving Institutions program goes to California State University (CSU). HSU’s School of Education will receive the award over the next five years.
At HSU, where approximately 34 percent of students are Hispanic, Developing Hispanic-Serving Institution funds will advance the recruitment and preparation of future educators.
Additionally, in 2016, the University was awarded a $3.9 million grant by the Department of Education to increase the number of Hispanic and low-income undergraduate students in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics (STEM) majors.
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